Today, I was granted a donation to pay for a creative writing course. When I told my mom she couldn't even muster a smile. She found her excitement later, however, when she posted how proud she was of me on Facebook. I can only get praise through my mom attention-whoring on social media. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I wrote a poem and was very proud of it. I showed it to my mom. After reading it, her response was, "What is this shit?" FML
Today, for my birthday, my mom presented me with a $4,000 check to pay for my braces. I've been very self-conscious about my teeth for years. Everyone applauded and told me how happy they were for me. Later, my mom asked me for the check back. Apparently it was just meant to make her look good. FML
Today, my mom confessed that she has to make up compliments to give to prove me wrong when I said she can never say positive things about me. FML
Today, my mom's will was read to the rest of the family. I helped my mom write it a couple years ago, and I was to get funds to pay off school loans. She revised it and put in a note saying I was to get nothing because I was "lazy." The executor read it out loud. FML
Today, my mom told me I was a bad daughter because I didn't get anything for my parents' anniversary. I just sent my brother a check for $400 for my share of their gift. FML
Today, my mom tried to give me a pep talk to boost my self confidence. Somehow, it ended up turning into a conversation about how much of a loser I am and how I have no friends. FML
Today, my mom made a Facebook status about me: "My daughter is on her rags and won't shut the fuck up #annoyingbitch". FML
Today, I received an award from my school rewarding me for my honor roll and my cheerleading. When I brought the certificate home my mom congratulated me and hugged me. I worked really hard for this and all my dad had to say was, "Try this flavor of Doritos." FML
Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML
Today, my mother found out I published a book. She demanded that I pay her all my royalties as repayment for her raising me. FML
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Top comments
fartay55 11
People get so distracted by social media today that they don't take the time to realize that memories are happening right in front of them
nesto209 7
That's life Nowadays
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nesto209 7
That's life Nowadays
californiapoppy 11
People are too self absorbed in the social media world that they've stopped caring about real life. The only thing that matter is how many likes on Facebook or Instagram they get. Why can't we have a good conversation without someone having to be on their phone?
Siererrr 13
It really is. My mom does this on a daily basis.
MissMiranda93 7
My mom did the same exact thing when I got accepted to college.
cardinallove 11
Seriously! My boyfriend's mom is like this. It drives us nuts.
MrsDruidess 23
well there is no point in loving your child unless you can get props for it have have people "like" it. I fear what they world will be like when my children are of age . . .
fartay55 11
People get so distracted by social media today that they don't take the time to realize that memories are happening right in front of them
Ambient25 25
The worse though are people who involve themselves in the accomplishments when they had nothing to do with it.
SmuggletheBudgie 15
I deactivated my facebook earlier this year. Never looked back.
Ambient25 25
You know what's funny? I don't think anyone would say they deactivated their Myspace. I think that one falls on the line of "forgot" lol.
mackdeezy 22
People care more about themselves than their own kids these days. Sorry OP
caohm 18
I feel like you skimmed it fast so you could get one of the first comments yet your efforts have been in vain. I award you no points and we're all dumber for just having read that.
mackdeezy 22
I would have appreciated the constructive criticism had you not used a Billy Madison reference to make a point. It was funny in the movie but not how you used it.
WellThatSucked89 13
Idon't know why 3 is getting buried. If the only reason the mother posted on Facebook was for her own praise, then that is quite selfish. OP deserves the credit and approval, not the mother.
jabfinch 9
Yeah... Facebook..... Afk.
DarkSighty 7
Maybe she was happy for you and couldn't express herself on face; its similar to how people express themselves better on messages. They feel more comfortable, I guess. But, congratulations to you!
xMidna 6
My mum's a bit like this too, but she doesn't mean anything by it. She's just one of those people who doesn't show emotion most the time. When my partner first met her, he thought she was a bitch but she just has a funny way of expressing emotion. Wouldn't have her any other way either.
Angelic_Author 16
The way I see it you can either be happy she acknowledges you, or post a comment about how she's an attention ***** and using you for likes when she doesn't give a ****. Either way, congratulations.
Girlie7 11
Now that's called addiction
adam_tajyar 10
At least she's stating how's she's proud of u in some way shape or form. Better then no acknowledgment at all
BrockALee 14
Well, congratulations Op! It's sad how your mum can't even tell that to you.
NessaMae 19
This is why generation stereotypes are irrelevant. Because parents do things like this, too.